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women owned business

Did you know that several companies and government agencies allot a certain number of projects/portion of their budget for contracts that can only go to woman-owned businesses? Those contracts include everything from military projects to public works and information technologies. When it comes to securing those choice contracts, the only eligible businesses are those that [...]

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pinkpurse

A few weeks ago we shared the success story of Camille Rose on this blog. She’s an entrepreneur who has started and run several successful businesses, and she credits her belief in the importance of a business plan, and the power of positive thinking, as keys to her success. With a strong passion for startups [...]

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Entrepreneurial opportunity

by Steve Lange on December 23, 2008

It’s heartening to be able to pass on a success story. On Monday, 22 December KVAL TV in Eugene reported on the success of Sweet Skins, a minority women owned eco-clothing company which sews and sells women’s clothing made from organic fibers, and eco-fleece (made from recycled 2-liter soda bottles) wraps and hoodies. The KVAL [...]

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